Merremia umbellata (L.)Hallier f. This is a synonym of Camonea umbellata (L.) A.R.Simoes & Staples Family - Convolvulaceae -It is mostly found in river banks, grasslands, wasteland

🍁Merremia umbellata (L.)Hallier f.

This is a synonym of Camonea umbellata (L.) A.R.Simoes & Staples

Family - Convolvulaceae

 -It is mostly found in river banks, grasslands, wasteland

Medicinal uses - 

🌸 A decoction of plant is used in the treatment of rheumatism, neuralgia, headache, auricular ulcers, abscesses.

🌸 The dried powdered leaves are used epilepsy, emolient, ulcers, burns, sores & scalds.

🌸 The seed is used as an aperient & alterative in the treatment of cutaneous diseases.

🌸 The decoction of root is used as haematuria, poultice to swelling, purgative.

🌸 Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant activity, antibacterial activity.

Sugimani Marndi

Biodiversity and Conservation Lab. 

Ambika Prasad Research Foundation

Cuttack, Odisha 

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